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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

8

ARE IN FAVOR OF CENTRAL DELIVERY

About a dozen Court street grocers met to discuss a central delivery system in Athens. B L Horn of Shelby explained the method, noting six daily deliveries at fixed hours. A July 25 meeting at the K of P hall will organize a group to study the plan urged by local housewives.

Court Street K. of P Athens B. L. Horn Shelby K. of P. Hall Delaware Galion

Courage and danger on the sea tested by wind

Stephen Brand recalls courage as a lantern is strained by relentless wind while Constance and Enid fear for their lives. The scene portrays steadfast sailors and the moral weight of craftsmanship under extreme pressure. A moment of communal resolve unfolds as the wind tests all aboard.

Brand Lancelot Goodby Constance Clement's Island Enid Connie The Rock Stanhope Dad Gulf Rock Scilly Isles Bishop Rock St. Agnes Stephen Brand Cocoa English Channel Master of the Winds

Opinion on local bird identification and ranges

The ornithologist argues the bird in Dowler's article is likely a brown thrasher or mockingbird, noting plumage, song habits, and size. He explains differences among thrashers, mockers, and catbirds, and cites increasing breeding in southern Ohio counties including Pike, Jackson, Ross, and near Columbus and Athens County.

Daily Messenger D. D. Dowler Ohio Pike Jackson Ross Columbus Athens County Your Inquirer

DeWitts Little Early Risers and Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Ad

An old advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as gentle reliable pills sold by Cline's Pharmacy. It also markets Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opiate cough syrup to relieve cough purge the system and is offered by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Cline Kennedy

Takes a fifty to settle the bill

Nelsonville July 19 William Finn of Floodwood was arrested on a warrant from the Mayor's court. He pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and assault and battery and was fined 25 plus costs for concealed weapons and 10 plus costs for assault. Total fines and costs 48.60 with 30 days to pay.

Nelsonville William Finn Floodwood William Harvey Finn Shaner Louderback Sharp

Modest Claims Hide Strong Conviction In Trials

A historical observation notes Maxim underestimating a gun’s power before judges, yielding a surprising trial result. It compares Chambelain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy makers who claim it will positively cure diarrhoea and dysentery, with never having failed, sold by W. H. McKee, Druggist.

Maxim W. H. McKee

Families Move from Chestnut Street to New Homes

Nelsonville reports two Chestnut Street families leaving the city. Mrs. George Wilson takes household goods to Cincinnati to establish a future home. Earl Sickles also moves to Lancaster with his family to reside there.

Nelsonville George Wilson Chestnut Street Cincinnati Earl Sickles Lancaster

Man Crushed at Sugar Creek Mine injures left arm

Edson Riley of Mine 210 Sugar Creek suffered severe injury Thursday afternoon around 2:30 while uncoupling cars. The uncoupled motor failed to disengage, causing cars to run together and smash his left arm. he was removed from the position and brought to town for treatment.

Edson Riley Sugar Creek Mr. Riley

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